Fincher fundraiser takes place at Key Largo resort

Rep. Stephen Fincher of Frog Jump was one of 12 first-term House members to participate in a ritzy fundraising weekend at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, according to a report by CBS News.

Donors and lobbyists were invited to join the group for a minimum donation of $10,000, CBS reported.

Activities included golf, fishing in a charter boat and dining at the resort.

The 12 freshmen are members of a joint fundraising committee called Freshman Class JFC. Joint committees can draw attention to a group of lawmakers, allowing them to raise more money than they could independently and plan elaborate fundraising events such as getaways to Key Largo. That’s especially important for freshman lawmakers struggling to gain visibility and raise money.

The congressional newbies were joined by veteran Republican Reps. Spencer Bachus of Alabama and Pete Sessions of Texas.